Access Site
OR
Put In
City: OR
County: Polk
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 44.99220000, -123.42600000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Luckiamute River near Suver, OR
17.2 mi away
Luckiamute River near Parker, OR
17.5 mi away
South Yamhill River at McMinnville, OR
19 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Put-in
Mill Creek - 2. Hwy 22 to Hwy 18
Current Conditions
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Mill Creek near Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR
Whitewater Runs on Mill Creek
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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I-II
Put-in at this location
2. Hwy 22 to Hwy 18
6.4 mi
III-IV
Take-out at this location
1. Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park
6.4 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Mill Creek is a medium-sized whitewater stream located in Polk County, Oregon, near its headwaters. The put-in provides access to approximately 14 miles of paddling water with a total elevation drop of 195 feet, creating an average gradient of 13.9 feet per mile. This is a flowing stream environment rather than a calm lake, with an average velocity of 1.28 feet per second and typical flows around 91 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for whitewater paddlers seeking moderate technical challenge.
The stream's characteristics indicate it is best suited for kayakers and canoeists with at least intermediate paddling skills. The 13.9 feet per mile gradient and headwater location suggest Class II to potentially Class III whitewater sections. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water, possible obstacles, and current typical of foothill streams in western Oregon. The drainage area of 118 square miles indicates a reasonably sized creek with consistent water flow, though water levels may vary seasonally.
This put-in serves the whitewater paddling community in the Willamette Valley area. Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow rates before launching, as whitewater streams can be affected by rainfall and seasonal variations. The site's proximity to populated areas in Polk County makes it accessible for day trips and weekend paddling adventures.
The stream's characteristics indicate it is best suited for kayakers and canoeists with at least intermediate paddling skills. The 13.9 feet per mile gradient and headwater location suggest Class II to potentially Class III whitewater sections. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water, possible obstacles, and current typical of foothill streams in western Oregon. The drainage area of 118 square miles indicates a reasonably sized creek with consistent water flow, though water levels may vary seasonally.
This put-in serves the whitewater paddling community in the Willamette Valley area. Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow rates before launching, as whitewater streams can be affected by rainfall and seasonal variations. The site's proximity to populated areas in Polk County makes it accessible for day trips and weekend paddling adventures.